Food Products

Many don’t realize that raw flour can transmit foodborne illnesses. This pub outlines the risks of flour-based crafts and steps you can take to keep people safe.

In this Second Edition, we update pest management practices for established pests and provide new information on emerging pests and diseases. To produce high-quality wine and juice grapes, effective pest management is essential. The heart of the guide describes individual pests (insects/mites, diseases, nematodes, and weeds) and disorders, along with recommendations for their management.

Food manufacturers can successfully develop a strong Food Safety Plan simply by following the steps outlined in this publication.

With the industry expected to continue growing, now is the perfect time to learn more about the chemistry of Washington-grown hard cider apples.

Naturally gluten-free, buckwheat has a variety of culinary uses regionally and internationally. Learn about market opportunities, how to establish a strong stand, and the best management and harvest practices for this tasty, nutritious crop.

This publication explains how to ensure both safety and quality when canning fresh fruits. Details covered include selecting and preparing equipment; preparing apples, apricots, berries, cherries, peaches, pears and plums; sweetening fruit; processing methods; and storage.

Learn about the flower biology, management of fruit set, and effects of crop load on fruit quality for WA 38, Washington State University’s newest apple variety. Part of the WA38: Best Management Practices Series.

AUTHORS: Sara Serra, Ryan Sheick, Bernardita Sallato, Tory Schmidt, Stefano Musacchi